Student Administrative Assistant I Non

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Administrative Assistant I Non-FWS

Level of Support
Student Support I

Position Type
Non-FWS

Number of Openings
2

Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour
17.75

Division/School
Elliott School of International Affairs

Department Name
180106 ESIA CAREER SERVICES

Department Bio

The Office of Graduate Student Services (GSS) combines graduate academic advising, international education, and career development under one roof in order to help students plan their studies for their future careers. It is dedicated to providing guidance throughout a graduate student's tenure at the Elliott School and worldwide career opportunities to current graduate students and graduate alumni.

Position Specific Summary

The Graduate Student Services Assistant will share in staffing the front desk, answering phones, greeting visitors, general office tasks, as well as organizing events and activities as needed, assigned, or approved by GSS staff. They will work closely with employers and students in organizing events and troubleshooting database issues. They will manage the jobs/internships database on Handshake and the document database on GW Docs. This is a summer position from May 12 until August 22, averaging about 20 hours of work on Monday to Thursdays. We are looking for a commitment of attendance (except in cases of emergencies or sickness) to be present during the week of August 18-21 for new student orientation.

Standard Position Description

The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the the office or department. Tasks may include: assembling materials, filing, photocopying, giving directions or information, responding to phone or email inquiries, scanning and/indexing documents, light data entry, and other general office tasks. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs.

Professional Outcomes
Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity with Microsoft programs and office equipment, customer service experience, detail-oriented, strong cross-cultural and communication skills, ability to multitask, and willingness to learn.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
04/04/2025

Job Close Date
04/18/2025

Campus Location
Foggy Bottom

Work Type Designation
In-Person

Report to Manager Name
Mia Cleary

Hiring Manager Name
Mia Cleary

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will:
Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.